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Beheh

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A nurse suspects barbiturate toxicity in assessing which of the following client manifestations?
 
  a. warm dry skin c. redness to the skin
  b. hypertension d. sustained pupillary constriction

Question 2

During a well-baby check-up, a mother of an infant says to the nurse, I have ipecac syrup at home just like my mother did for me. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. Ipecac syrup should not be around infants, and we don't use it in infants, because of the risk of aspiration.
  b. If your baby does experience poisoning, be sure to give the ipecac.
  c. When using ipecac with the baby, use caution that he doesn't choke when he vomits.
  d. Let me show you the proper position to hold the baby to prevent aspiration when he vomits.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Cool, clammy skin is a manifestation of barbiturate toxicity.
B Incorrect: Hypotension is a manifestation of barbiturate toxicity.
C Incorrect: Cyanosis is a manifestation of barbiturate toxicity.
D Correct: Pupillary constriction is a manifestation of barbiturate toxicity, followed by sustained pupil dilation in the final stages.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: This is a factual statement and the most appropriate.
B Incorrect: This is not appropriate advice.
C Incorrect: This is not appropriate advice.
D Incorrect: This is not appropriate advice related to ipecac syrup use in infants.




Beheh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent


chjcharjto14

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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